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FOFA #1429 – The Fagbug Keeps on Rolling

FOFA #1429 – The Fagbug Keeps on Rolling

Beep, beep! Today we’re talking to Erin Davies the lady who drives the now rainbow colored Fagbug! Erin turned her Volkswagen Beetle that had been vandalized with the word “Fag” into an art project and tours the country documenting people’s reactions to the unusual automobile

Listen to Erin’s amazing story and what’s next for the unstoppable Fagbug.

FOF #1477 – A Gay Man Occupies Oakland

FOF #1477 – A Gay Man Occupies Oakland

Today we’re joined by one of our long time listeners, blogger and activist Jesse Smith to talk about how he got involved in Occupy Oakland and San Francisco, police brutality against the crowds and how he got run over by a driver who disagreed with the protesters.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 3 months ago 17
FOF #1468 – Nancy Upton’s Adventures in Wonderland

FOF #1468 – Nancy Upton’s Adventures in Wonderland

Last month we chatted with Nancy Upton about her over the top entry into American Apparel’s plus size model search.

Since then, Nancy has visited the clothing company and met up with the creative directors and management who were threatened by her sassy criticism of their misguided approach.

FOF #1446 – I Joined the Peace Corps

FOF #1446 – I Joined the Peace Corps

During the height of the Cold War, Americans responded to the threat of communism in developing nations by forming the Peace Corps.

Today we are talking to Peace Corps volunteer Dave Massey about his extraordinary experience living in Africa and Asia for 4 years! Why did a young gay man enlist in the Peace Corps to teach English to people in developing countries.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 5 months ago 9
FOF #1440 – America’s Proud Gay Marine

FOF #1440 – America’s Proud Gay Marine

On Tuesday September 20th, the U.S. will officially end “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” a policy that has made life hell for gay, lesbian, or bisexual people serving in the military.

Today we’re talking to Corporal Edward Clayton, America’s Proud Gay Marine, who was discharged from the Marines in 1987 before DADT was even implemented to talk about the new set of challenges for those who serve this country.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 5 months ago 5
FOF #1429 – The Fagbug Keeps on Rolling

FOF #1429 – The Fagbug Keeps on Rolling

Beep, beep! Today we’re talking to Erin Davies the lady who drives the now rainbow colored Fagbug! Erin turned her Volkswagen Beetle that had been vandalized with the word “Fag” into an art project and tours the country documenting people’s reactions to the unusual automobile

Listen to Erin’s amazing story and what’s next for the unstoppable Fagbug.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 6 months ago 4
FOF #1420 – Kitty’s Battle for Equality in New York

FOF #1420 – Kitty’s Battle for Equality in New York

The recent landmark victory for Marriage Equality in the State of New York was a close call. One key Republican, Senator Mark Grisanti changed his vote at the last moment in favor of equality because one woman, Kitty Lambert and her friends at the organization OUTspoken for Equality persuaded him to do so.

FOF #1398 – Inside the Olympic Village with Gay Skater Blake Skjellerup

FOF #1398 – Inside the Olympic Village with Gay Skater Blake Skjellerup

Although nothing can compare to the thrill of going for the gold at the Winter Olympics, for speed skater Blake Skjellerup fighting for equality in his native New Zealand really gets him going. Listen as we talk with Blake about his intense training, getting on the box of Fruity Cheerios, who has the best ass in sports, and being the only gay in the Olympic Village.

Posted in: Hunks, Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists, Sports 8 months ago 10
FOF #1395 – Don’t Believe The Fairy Tale

FOF #1395 – Don’t Believe The Fairy Tale

Tech experts insist the AT&T merger will threaten free speech and openness on the wireless web. So why are many civil rights groups, including the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation endorsing the merger? GLAAD’s support of the merger is being seen as a misguided attempt to curry favor with board members and one of their largest sponsors, AT&T. Joining us today are Jarret Barrios, President of GLAAD, Timothy Karr, Campaign Director for Save the Internet and Daniel Villareal of Queerty to discuss Net Neutrality and GLAAD’s endorsement.

FOF #1391 – I Survived Gay Pride in Russia

FOF #1391 – I Survived Gay Pride in Russia

The European Council on Human Rights may have ruled that the Russian people have a right to hold a Pride Parade, but that didn’t stop the authorities in Moscow from banning it anyway.

Today, Andy Thayer joins us fresh from his return from Russia (with love) to share his amazing story of participating in the Pride Parade and what it was like to face down hunky but violent Russian police officers and fascists.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 8 months ago 2